Lithuanian Prime Minister Disputes LRT Report on Wife's Employment

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė is contesting details released by LRT Investigations concerning her wife's employment. LRT revealed that Aistė Sinkevičienė secured the position of head of the Kaunas district municipality's Public and International Relations Department without a public competition. Sinkevičienė also holds a part-time remote role as a public relations specialist at "Raudondvario dvaras." Her work contacts are not publicly disclosed, and the deputy director of the institution stated she was unaware of Sinkevičienė's specific duties. Last year, Sinkevičienė's earnings exceeded 73,500 euros, with approximately a quarter of that income coming from her work at the "Raudondvario dvaras." Notably, several individuals connected to the Kaunas district's Social Democrats also work at the "Raudondvario dvaras." The Prime Minister has previously stated that nepotism is unacceptable and that people should be selected based on their abilities, but has not directly addressed whether she perceives nepotism risks in this situation. Sinkevičienė maintains that information about her workplaces and positions was not concealed.

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nepotism is unacceptable and people should be selected based on their abilities.